Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Camp Kaboomy ❯ ch. 5 ( Chapter 5 )

 

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Chapter Five

 

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“Treize, to what do I owe the pleasure of your phone call?”

 

“Just checking up on a friend.” An aristocratic voice purred. “Tabloids aren't reliable.”

 

“She's gone.” Osama said quietly, taking on the demeanor of a defeated man. “They attacked my family to try and force my cooperation; and Catherine has died as a result.”

 

“My deepest sympathies, Osama. Catherine was a kind woman and a dear friend.” Treize's tone became serious, “Have the attacks stopped?”

 

“No. I received a threat against my son last night.”

 

“Perhaps it would be wise to send the children to a safe haven?”

 

“I already have.” The Arabian sighed.

 

“Where did you send them?”

 

“I sent the girls to stay with various friends and relatives.”

 

“And Quatre?”

 

“… I don't know where he is.”

 

“He was kidnapped!?”

 

“No. I sent him with someone I trusted to hid him.”

 

“My friend…” Treize took on a cautious tone, “How can you trust anyone right now? Your closest friend could be the one to stab you in the back.”

 

“Wise advise, Treize.” Osama nodded, “But this person has always proven loyal.”

 

“For your sake, as well as sweet Quatre's, I hope you're correct in your trust.”

 

 

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“Now remember, Duo. You can't get the cast wet, so that means no swimming and you must wear a plastic bag in the shower.” Sally reminded as she escorted the braided youth to his cabin.

 

“Yeah-yeah. No water.” The boy waved dismissively as the doctor opened the door.

 

Screaming chaos greeted them.

 

“SHUT HIM UP, BARTON!” an angry red-head shouted.

 

“He's trying!” Wu Fei yelled back. “So butt out, Alex!”

 

“BOYS!” Sister Noin tried to calm, “CHILDREN!”

 

“Dun talk to Alex that way!” a small freckled brunette shot back, giving the ebony haired child a push.

 

“Then tell `im not to be such a baka!” The oriental boy pushed back.

 

“Dun be such a baby!” One of two identical dirty blonde boys jeered.

 

“Yeah! Dun be such a baby!” the other echoed his glare matching his twin's.

 

“Mark! Matty!” Noin tried to reprimand while keeping Hector and Wu Fei separated so they couldn't reach each other. “BOYS!”

 

“I'M TELLING YOU TO MAKE HIM SHUT UP!” Alex screamed, tears streaming down his face as he moved to hit the already upset child.

 

“Dun touch `im!” Hiiro warned, stepping between the angry red-head and his intended victim.

 

“It's okay, Quatre!” The banged boy tried to soothe. The blonde however, seemed inconsolable, and all of the yelling was just making it worse. His tiny body shook as he tried to hide in the corner, his hands twisted tightly in his shirt at his chest.

 

“What the HECK?!” Duo exclaimed, running towards the center of the noise. “Hiiro?”

 

“THAT'S ENOUGH!” Sally's voice bellowed, startling the youngsters into silence. “What is going on here?”

 

“Zechs was hanging outside the back window.” The Japanese boy glared. “Scared the new kid.”

“That JERK!” Duo's glare matched Hiiro's. “I'm gonna make him pay!”

 

“Ssshh, it's okay…” Trowa whispered, reaching out and drawing the still frightened child into a hug. “Duo…” He called in a calm voice. “Can I have Mr. Tibbs please…”

 

“Sure, Tro.” The violet eyed youth nodded, going to his friend's bunk and finding his old worn, but treasured, teddy bear. “Here ya go.”

 

“See?” Trowa offered the bear, “This is Mr. Tibbs… He's my best friend… He makes it so that I'm not scared… You can hold him… just please, stop cryin'?”

 

Wide azure eyes blinked tearfully at the older camper. Hesitantly, Quatre accepted the bear, squeezing it tight as he buried his face in the thinning fur.

 

“There. See? That's better, right?” Trowa hoped.

 

The blonde nodded uncertainly,

 

“Good.” The emerald eyed boy smiled kindly as he reached out his hand and helped his new friend up.

 

“It's about time!” Alex exclaimed, crossing his arms across his chest in a huff. “Stupid baby.”

 

Tears welled up in the saddened azure eyes as the anger and hate from the red-head touched his heart. Sniffling, he hid behind the banged boy who had become his protector as well as his friend.

 

“Leave him alone, Alex.” Sally ordered before Trowa had an opportunity to say something. “Now I want everyone in their beds without another word.”

 

“But-“

 

“I said NOT another word! Now bed!”

 

Sally watched as the boys scrambled for their respective beds as she and Noin helped the shorter ones into the top bunks.

 

“Here you go, love.” Noin whispered soothingly as she lifted Quatre into his bunk.

 

“He's sleeping there!?” Duo protested from the next bunk over, having climbed up by himself. “But Sister Noin- He can't! That's Solo's bunk!” His violet eyes were wide and his lower lip trembled as his agitation grew. “Sally-He can't!”

 

“Duo, there are no other bunks available.” Sister Noin tried reason, as she drew the covers over the small blonde.

 

“NO! NO! NOOO!” Duo yelled, jumping to his feet, nearly banging his head on the ceiling. “HE CAN'T! THAT'S SOLO'S BUNK! “

 

“Duo Maxwell, Sit Down.” Sally's clipped voice commanded. Sulking, the child obeyed, “You know full well that Solo is gone and that bunk is no longer his.”

 

“He's comin' back.” The braided youth sniffled, “He Promised me…”

 

“Whether or not he comes back doesn't matter right now.” Sally pointed out. “What does matter is that bed is empty and Quatre needs a place to sleep. So I don't want to hear another word about it.”

 

“But that's Solo's BUNK!” Duo screamed, hurling his pillow at the nurse with all of his might.

 

“You just earned yourself detention in the morning.” Sally glared, catching the projectile with one hand and allowing it to drop to the floor. “One more sound, and I'll send you to the Head Master. Is that clear?”

 

The watching children's eyes widened at the threat. Anyone who had ever been sent to the Head Master had never returned. Nervously, they fixed their gazes on Duo, silently wondering if he'd push it.

 

Wu Fei shook his head, urging his friend to be quiet. Below, unseen by the braided boy, Hiiro held his breath, biting his lip, silently pleading for Duo to be quiet. Trowa hugged his pillow, wishing he had Mr. Tibbs; while Quatre silently sobbed into the bear's fur as Noin tried to console him, /”I'm sorry! I'm sorry!”/

 

Angrily, the boy grit his teeth and flopped back on his bed, pulling the covers over his head.

 

“M-Miss Noin…” Hiiro whispered, as he reached out to tug on the young nun's robes.

 

“Yes Hiiro?”

 

“Zechs won't get away with this, will he?”

 

“Don't worry. He'll be taken care of.” Noin assured, tucking the Japanese boy in. “Now try and get some sleep, alright?”

 

“Yes ma'am.”

 

“Trowa.” The nun smiled gently at the wide-eyed youth, “It'll be alright, he'll settle in.” At the brunette's hesitant nod, she ruffled his hair, “I'm glad you're his friend. Get some sleep.” Standing, she ran her fingers through Quatre's blonde locks, “Try and sleep love.”

 

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“Noin.” Sally called, before turning out the lights. Silently, the nun followed her out of the cabin. “Noin, I'd like an explanation please.” The nurse demanded once the door was closed.

 

Noin sighed wearily.

 

“That boy isn't an orphan.”

 

“No. He's not… at least, not yet.” The nun fell in step with the camp doctor. “A friend of my family asked me to hide him here, in order to save his life.”

 

“Who is he?”

 

“His name is Quatre Raberba Winner.”

 

“The heir to the Winner fortune!?” Sally gasped, “This is no place for him! Why don't they hire security? Why hide him here?”

 

“Osama did hire security, but it wasn't enough. His wife was murdered anyway. Rashid brought Quatre here because no one would think to look for the world's richest child in an orphanage's summer camp.”

 

“I suppose so…” Sally thought for a moment.

 

“Does the Lady know about all of this?”

 

“Rashid asked me to keep it a secret.” Noin explained. “The fewer people who know about him, the better. I only told you, because I trust you… and I could use the help in watching over him.”

 

“I see… of course I'll help you, Noin.” The doctor agreed, “But I'm not entirely comfortable with the situation.”

 

“I know.”

 

“Is there something else that I should know?” Sally frowned at the sad expression on the younger woman's face.

 

“Quatre witnessed his mother's death. Rashid told me that he hasn't spoken since that day…”

 

“But you talked with him in my office!?”

 

“Not exactly… He never actually spoke to me. I felt sadness and thoughts? Rashid suggested that he might be a new-type. Empathic in nature.”

 

“If that were true, the loss of his words could force a telepathic ability to emerge…” Sally pondered, “But if he begins to rely on that ability…”

 

“He may never speak again.”

 

The women stood in silence, each contemplating their own thoughts.

 

“We'll keep an eye on him. For now, don't worry.” Sally gave the nun a one armed hug.

 

“Thank you. I'll try not to.”

 

“Get some rest, Noin. I have a filling the tomorrow is going to be hectic.”

 

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As soon as the lights were out and the door was closed, Hiiro slid out of his bed, his flashlight in hand.

 

“What are you doing!?” Wu Fei whispered, his dark eyes wide as he nervously glanced at the door. “What if she comes back!?”

 

“Ssh.” The Japanese boy shushed, as he padded across the room.

 

“I'm going to tell.” Alex taunted. “You're not supposed to be out of bed!”

 

Glaring at the red-head who had caused most of the commotion, Hiiro reached out and picked up the forgotten pillow. Without a sound, he padded back to his bed. “Here, Duo…” He whispered, standing on his mattress in order to just peer above the upper bunk, “I got'cha pillow for ya…”

 

Sniffling, the braided boy peeked from under the covers, `Thank you.' He mouthed, not wanting to disobey the nurse's order.

 

“Welcome.” Hiiro smiled. “I'll help you with your detention tomorrow if you want.”

 

With a small smile, Duo shook his head, `It's my fault I got in trouble.'

 

“I can at least keep you company?”

 

`If you want…'

 

“I do.”

 

“Hiiro… do you think Solo's coming back?'

 

“I dunno, Duo.” His friend answered honestly, “But dun'cha think it's okay for Quatre to use the bed until he does?”

 

The braided boy glanced over to where the small blonde had fallen asleep while sucking his thumb, Mr. Tibbs held tightly against his chest. Honestly, Duo had liked the boy when he met him earlier that afternoon, and just because the current sleeping arrangements hurt him; didn't mean that the braided youth had stopped liking the new kid.

 

With a sigh, he met Hiiro's deep blue gaze and nodded.

 

“Good.” The boy grinned, jumping back down to the floor. “We'd better go to sleep now… I dun wan Alex being a tattle-tale.”

 

`Night, Hiiro…' Duo mouthed before the Japanese boy turned off his flashlight.

 

“Naito, Duo.”

 

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To be continued…

 

A/N I used an online dictionary (My book is still packed)

looking for `Good night'

But they didn't have a saying for it.

They had `good evening' but not `good night'

strange.

Anyway's when I looked up just `night'

I got: yabun, yoru, naito

I liked the way `naito' sounded, so that's the one I used.